Lane County to Celebrate North Jetty Park Reopening Nov. 19

Lane County, OR. — Lane County Parks will celebrate the reopening of the improved North Jetty recreation area in Florence with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m.

The event will take place at the North Jetty Main Lot on North Jetty Road. County commissioners, parks staff, project partners and community members are expected to attend.

The project included reconstruction of two parking lots, installation of vault restrooms and other visitor amenities. According to the county, the improvements are intended to improve safety, accessibility and public access to the Oregon Coast.

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Funding came through the voter-approved Lane County Parks Levy.

“These improvements represent an investment in public access, visitor experience, and safety,” said Brett Henry, Lane County Parks division manager.

Henry said levy funding and the county’s long-term lease with the Oregon Department of State Lands made the improvements possible.

“Thanks to voter support for the Parks Levy and our long-term lease with the Department of State Lands, we are able to enhance public access and recreation opportunities at North Jetty,” Henry said.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to tour recent improvements at Harbor Vista Campground. That work includes an upgraded restroom and shower facility, along with new hiker-biker campsites.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and campground tour are open to the public.